Who We Are

Founded in 2008 by the Burleith Citizens Association, the Burleith Community Fund (BCF) strengthens the Burleith community by promoting charitable activities, cultural enrichment, community service, and environmental improvements. Since its formation, the BCF has actively funded diverse projects benefiting the community, including the landscaping of Ellington Field (above), restoration and re-dedication of the Daniel Boone monument, neighborhood walking tours, Burleith's 90th anniversary events, innovative collaborations with resident artists, and, most recently, the restoration of Burleith's historic call boxes.

A powerful catalyst for improving our community, the BCF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN 26-3431078) funded through contributions from individuals and organizations, gifts, and bequests. Contribute to the BCF and make a real difference that will be enjoyed for many years to come.

BCF Board

  • President: Kay Twomey. For over a decade, Kay has been a dynamic voice in the community. She has served on the BCA board and is a member of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts board of directors. Professionally, she has over 15 years of award-winning work in communications and healthcare across disciplines including not-for-profit and foundations, pharmaceutical, government, consumer health, and coalitions where she led communications, public education, and development initiatives. She is a partner and vice president at Wise Health Communications and the founding executive director of Mountbatten Associates, a communications and consultancy firm. 

  • Vice President: Liane Jones. A resident of Burleith since 2008, Liane has over 25 years in the financial services industry. She now works at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC as a financial advisor to individual and corporate clients with a specialty in socially responsible investing and retirement planning.

  • Treasurer: Linda Dager Hall. Linda has lived on 39th Street since 2011 and currently serves as treasurer for the BCA and BCF. Professionally she works as a consultant in the field of mathematics education at both national and international levels.

  • Secretary: Divya Swamy. Divya has lived, worked, and volunteered in Washington for 20 years. She works in foreign policy, focused on countering violent extremism. She also leads a Girl Scout troop and teaches Indian Classical Dance. Divya has served on non-profit boards since college, when she helped to run an organization providing health education in several countries. Divya holds a masters degree in International Affairs from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Barnard College, Columbia University. Divya and her husband Kishan have lived in Burleith since 2016 and enjoy raising their son Om here

  • Director: Edie Cecil. Edie has been a resident of Burleith for over 20 years and has served on the BCA board as treasurer and at-large member since 2012. She spends her professional time as vice president of the Institute of International Education, a global non-profit focused on providing opportunities for higher education worldwide.

How to Apply for Funding

The BCF raises funds to support a variety of initiatives and considers requests to fund activities that will improve and advance Burleith’s interests. The board will review and respond to requests within two weeks. If you have a project to propose, please download the instructions and application form and email the completed application to bcf@burleith.org.

Contact Us

Email bcf@burleith.org.

Donate

We value our relationships with our generous supporters and thank them for supporting our programs and events. To make an online donation via credit card (or a PayPal account), click the Donate button below. To donate by check, download the donation form, fill in the required information, and mail to the address on the form. Make checks payable to the Burleith Community Fund.